Elegance Lamps Blog
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Explore the lamp and lampshade making processes. Learn about the worldwide travels required to curate antique textiles for creation of beaded Victorian lampshades, vintage style lampshades and remarkable restored antique lamps. Dive into lamp history, the psychology of color, and lampshade styles over time.
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Dark Home Decor with Halloween Spirit
Victorian lampshades for dark home décor and Gothic sensibilities!
Making A Victorian Lampshade - Chinese Lantern
The making process for a handmade chinoiserie Victorian lampshade
Antique Lamps, Historic Textiles, and Why They Matter
Historic textile preservation through upcycling into Victorian lampshades
Making a Victorian Lampshade & Antique Lamp - Portal
The making process for a striking Art Deco lampshade and antique lamp restoration.
Making a Victorian Lampshade & Antique Lamp - Peacock Moon
Making a Peacock Moon Victorian Lampshade and Antique Lamp with Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps
Victorian Lampshades & Beaded Antique Lamps by Crystal Hayes
Victorian Lampshades and Beaded Antique Lamps by Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps
A Beautifully Shaped Victorian Lampshade
Some shapes are simply captivating when it comes to beaded Victorian lampshades. Currently, I’m a little obsessed with this one, so I’m sharing a few completed shades simply for viewing enjoyment.
Made in the Shade! Springtime Victorian Lampshades
Decorating with Victorian lampshades in Springtime
Chinoiserie Antique Lamp & Victorian Lampshade
A favorite among antique connoisseurs is the chinoiserie style of adornments. Literally translating to “Chinese,” objects decorated in this manner tend to depict scenes of nature, florals, and pictorial scenes of leisure. Chinoiserie blends well with Rococo styling due to the elaborate maximalist characteristics of each style.
